American University
Washington, DC
62%
Acceptance Rate
$58,771
Avg Cost (In-State)
$58,771
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
77%
Graduation Rate
7,266
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
School of International ServiceSchool of Public AffairsSchool of CommunicationWashington College of LawPolitical ScienceInternational Relations
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Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$61,328
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$77,370
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
77%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Data from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures represent recent cohorts and may not reflect current outcomes.
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